Consider the following statements: I. In the finals of the 45th Ches...

UPSC Prelims 2025 International Relations

Consider the following statements:

I. In the finals of the 45th Chess Olympiad held in 2024, Gukesh Dommaraju became the world's youngest winner after defeating the Russian player Ian Nepomniachtchi.
II. Abhimanyu Mishra, an American chess player, holds the record of becoming world's youngest ever Grandmaster.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

❌ Statement I: Incorrect
Gukesh Dommaraju did not become the youngest world chess champion by defeating Ian Nepomniachtchi; the final was against Ding Liren (of China). ✅ Statement II: Correct
Abhimanyu Mishra is the youngest chess Grandmaster ever, achieving the title at 12 years, 4 months, and 25 days. Therefore, only Statement II is correct.